in support of
idiom
1
: in a way that shows approval of (something) : in favor of (something)
A majority voted in support of the bill.
2
: in order to support (something)
He presented evidence in support of his hypothesis.
The band is on a promotional tour in support of their latest album.
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In rallies this fall, thousands of far-right and ultranationalist activists marched through Russian cities in support of Putin’s policies.
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Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2024
When Sony briefly tried to buy Paramount, Ari Emanuel and James Cameron came out publicly in support of a Skydance deal, reflecting understandable industry angst over two more major studios combining after Disney bought Fox in 2019.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
One fan shared their hopes for a tour in support of her most recent album Cowboy Carter — something Beyoncé's publicist Yvette Noel-Schure previously denied on X via the New York Post's Page Six.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Don Toliver and Love Island season six winner Serena Page made an appearance in support of the foundation’s mission to uplift the community during the holiday season.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2024
When Sony briefly tried to buy Paramount, Ari Emanuel and James Cameron came out publicly in support of a Skydance deal, reflecting understandable industry angst over two more major studios combining after Disney bought Fox in 2019.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
One fan shared their hopes for a tour in support of her most recent album Cowboy Carter — something Beyoncé's publicist Yvette Noel-Schure previously denied on X via the New York Post's Page Six.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Don Toliver and Love Island season six winner Serena Page made an appearance in support of the foundation’s mission to uplift the community during the holiday season.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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